It was a compliment. We are not just allowed, but encouraged to make people's day whenever we can. Starbucks gets a lot of shit, but we (in many stores, not all) genuinely care about our employees, customers and community. There are a lot of jaded and entitled baristas, but there are those who take pride in what they do. Delusional, sure, but it is what I do. It is my life. The least I can do is try to give someone a smile. And the bright spots of my day are always the opportunities I get to connect and own an interaction.

We are a giant, giant business. But from top to bottom, there are people that love what they do.

I bet you looked awesome.

Source: worked here for three years, and know a stylish mother fucker when I see one.